The following procedure shall be followed to obtain approval of all general subdivisions.
(A) Sketch design plan. If the land to be subdivided contains more than ten acres, the subdivider shall submit a sketch plan prior to submitting a preliminary plat. Smaller subdivisions may be submitted in sketch plan form if the developer wishes. Sketch plans shall conform to the following requirements.
(B) Number of copies and graphic media. A minimum of two copies of a sketch design plan shall be submitted. No specific graphic media must be employed.
(C) Size of plan and scale. No specific size requirements apply to a sketch design plan; it is suggested that the requirements applicable to preliminary and final plats be utilized. See § 151.30(B)(4).
(D) Administrative fees. No administrative fees are charged in connection with the submission of sketch design plans.
(E) Certification required. No certificates are required in connection with the submission of sketch design plans.
(F) Contents required. The sketch design plan shall depict or contain the following information:
(1) A sketch vicinity map showing the location of the subdivision in relation to neighboring tracts, subdivisions, roads and waterways;
(2) The boundaries of the tract and the portion of the tract to be subdivided;
(3) The total acreage to be subdivided;
(4) The existing and proposed uses of the land within the subdivision and adjoining it;
(5) The proposed street and lot layout;
(6) The name, address and telephone number of the owners;
(7) Street and lots of adjacent developed or platted properties; and
(8) The zoning classification(s) of the tract and of adjacent properties.
(G) Review procedure. The Staff Planner shall review the sketch design plan for general compliance with the requirements of this chapter and any other applicable ordinances and shall advise the subdivider or his or her authorized agent of the procedures to be followed in the preparation and submission of the preliminary and final plats. This review shall in no way be construed as constituting an official action of approval for recording of the subdivision by the Planning Board or the Town Council as required by this chapter.
(H) Dispute of findings of the planning division. In the event that the subdivider disagrees with any findings of the Staff Planner concerning approval of a sketch plan, the matter shall be taken to the Planning Board for a decision. No final plat shall be prepared until the Planning Board has acted on the disputed sketch plan.
(I) Disposition of copies. One copy shall be retained as a part of the files of the Planning Board with the other copy being returned to the subdivider or his or her authorized agent.
(1979 Code, § S-3-3) (Ord. passed 6- -1987)